Enrollment
1,554
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Walla Walla, WA
Walla Walla High School
Federal NCES profile for Walla Walla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530945001609
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walla Walla High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walla Walla High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walla Walla High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walla Walla High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walla Walla High School
Walla Walla High School is a higher-need, large high school in Walla Walla, Washington, enrolling 1,554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,554 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Walla Walla's high schools, it stands alongside Walla Walla Open Doors (105 students): Walla Walla High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 26.3:1).
Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Pioneer Middle School (601 students) and Garrison Middle School (546 students) alongside Walla Walla High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walla Walla High School compares
Walla Walla High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,554 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,554
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Walla Walla High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walla Walla Public Schools, which includes Walla Walla High School.
$16,699
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walla Walla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walla Walla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Walla Walla
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,554 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla High School
How many students attend Walla Walla High School?
Walla Walla High School has 1,554 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walla Walla High School?
51.5% of students at Walla Walla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walla Walla High School?
The largest demographic group at Walla Walla High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walla Walla High School?
Walla Walla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walla Walla High School rank among public schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Walla Walla High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
Is Walla Walla High School a good school?
Walla Walla High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Pioneer Middle School (601 students), Garrison Middle School (546 students), and Green Park Elementary School (526 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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